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We journalists like to talk about our "watchdog" role. We see it as not
only the fulfillment of our First Amendment responsibility but
as the public service that counter-balances the sensationalism,
celebrity glorification and mindless shouting that are the dark side of
our freedom.

In opening day arguments about an AmerenUE electricity rate case, the utility company asked for a customer rate increase of $202 million, but a consumer advocacy body is arguing for the utility company to be granted $68 million.

The state's top deer biologist expects this firearms deer season to match 2007 numbers before the season ends next week. Over opening weekend, numbers of doe harvested were up by 5,000, while the buck total was down by 8,000.

St. Louis County and parts of eastern Missouri are experiencing a spike in cases of whooping cough this year. There have been 146 cases compared to eight last year, with the blame being placed on fading immunizations. Proposal to fight outbreak includes new booster shots for older children.